Short Term Lease Homes for Rent in Watertown, MA (226 Rentals)

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Rental terms in Watertown as short as a month! Perfect when you can't commit to a full year of renting.

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14 Union St

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812 Memorial Dr
$2,205
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Base Rent
$1,830
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$2,205
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

812 Memorial Dr

812 Memorial DrCambridge, MA 02139
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36 River St
$2,630
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Base Rent
$2,190
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$2,630
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

36 River St

36 River StWaltham, MA 02453
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116 Winthrop Rd
$3,815
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Base Rent
$3,370
Required Monthly Fees
$445

Total Monthly Price
$3,815
3 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 24

116 Winthrop Rd

116 Winthrop RdBrookline, MA 02445
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1440 Beacon St
$2,080
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Base Rent
$1,720
Required Monthly Fees
$360

Total Monthly Price
$2,080
Studio Apartments Available Now

1440 Beacon St

1440 Beacon StBrookline, MA 02446
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4 Sherman St
$2,450
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Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,010
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$2,450
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

4 Sherman St

4 Sherman StCambridge, MA 02138
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90 Fawcett St
$2,520
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Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,090
Required Monthly Fees
$430

Total Monthly Price
$2,520
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 20

90 Fawcett St

90 Fawcett StCambridge, MA 02138
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90 Fawcett St
$2,520
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Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,090
Required Monthly Fees
$430

Total Monthly Price
$2,520
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 20

90 Fawcett St

90 Fawcett StCambridge, MA 02138
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270 Babcock St
$2,835
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Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,460
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$2,835
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 22

270 Babcock St

270 Babcock StBoston, MA 02215
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8 Elko St
$2,425
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Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,010
Required Monthly Fees
$415

Total Monthly Price
$2,425
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 19

8 Elko St

8 Elko StBoston, MA 02135
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161 Washington St
$2,850
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Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,410
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$2,850
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 21

161 Washington St

161 Washington StBoston, MA 02135
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270 Babcock St
$3,445
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Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,070
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$3,445
1 Bedroom Apartments Available May 1, 2026

270 Babcock St

270 Babcock StBoston, MA 02215
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1 Whittemore Ave
$2,780
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Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,340
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$2,780
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

1 Whittemore Ave

1 Whittemore AveCambridge, MA 02140
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36 River St
$2,970
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Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,530
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$2,970
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 22

36 River St

36 River StWaltham, MA 02453
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28 Austin St
$5,110
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Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$4,670
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$5,110
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Mar 8, 2026

28 Austin St

28 Austin StNewton, MA 02460
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28 Austin St
$5,300
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$4,860
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$5,300
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Mar 1, 2026

28 Austin St

28 Austin StNewton, MA 02460
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28 Austin St
$1,940
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Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$1,580
Required Monthly Fees
$360

Total Monthly Price
$1,940
Studio Apartments Available May 14, 2026

28 Austin St

28 Austin StNewton, MA 02460
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365 Western Ave
$3,255
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Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,880
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$3,255
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Feb 15, 2026

365 Western Ave

365 Western AveBoston, MA 02135
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365 Western Ave
$3,465
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,090
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$3,465
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Mar 1, 2026

365 Western Ave

365 Western AveBoston, MA 02135
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245 Walnut St
$4,055
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Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,640
Required Monthly Fees
$415

Total Monthly Price
$4,055
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Feb 3, 2026

245 Walnut St

245 Walnut StNewton, MA 02460
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From flexibility to potential costs, explore the key benefits and drawbacks of short-term rental housing from a renter's perspective.

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812 Memorial Dr
$2,325
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$1,950
Required Monthly Fees
$375

Total Monthly Price
$2,325
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 12

812 Memorial Dr

812 Memorial DrCambridge, MA 02139
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80 Fawcett St
$3,440
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Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,000
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$3,440
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 20, 2026

80 Fawcett St

80 Fawcett StCambridge, MA 02138
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139 Washington St
$3,400
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,960
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$3,400
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 1, 2026

139 Washington St

139 Washington StBoston, MA 02135
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12 Elko St
$2,605
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,190
Required Monthly Fees
$415

Total Monthly Price
$2,605
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 3, 2026

12 Elko St

12 Elko StBoston, MA 02135
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12 Elko St
$3,105
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,690
Required Monthly Fees
$415

Total Monthly Price
$3,105
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Mar 25, 2026

12 Elko St

12 Elko StBoston, MA 02135
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139 Washington St
$3,540
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,100
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$3,540
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 1, 2026

139 Washington St

139 Washington StBoston, MA 02135
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181 Washington St
$3,145
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Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,780
Required Monthly Fees
$365

Total Monthly Price
$3,145
Studio Apartments Available Jan 18, 2026

181 Washington St

181 Washington StBoston, MA 02135
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65 Brainerd Rd
$3,585
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,230
Required Monthly Fees
$355

Total Monthly Price
$3,585
1 Bedroom Apartments Available May 20, 2026

65 Brainerd Rd

65 Brainerd RdBoston, MA 02134
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8 Elko St
$3,545
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,130
Required Monthly Fees
$415

Total Monthly Price
$3,545
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 1, 2026

8 Elko St

8 Elko StBoston, MA 02135
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4 Sherman St
$3,890
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,450
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$3,890
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Mar 6, 2026

4 Sherman St

4 Sherman StCambridge, MA 02138
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4 Sherman St
$3,890
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,450
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$3,890
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Mar 6, 2026

4 Sherman St

4 Sherman StCambridge, MA 02138
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181 Washington St
$2,715
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,280
Required Monthly Fees
$435

Total Monthly Price
$2,715
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 21

181 Washington St

181 Washington StBoston, MA 02135
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1440 Beacon St
$3,200
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,840
Required Monthly Fees
$360

Total Monthly Price
$3,200
Studio Apartments Available Jun 1, 2026

1440 Beacon St

1440 Beacon StBrookline, MA 02446
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112 Winthrop Rd
$4,535
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$4,090
Required Monthly Fees
$445

Total Monthly Price
$4,535
3 Bedroom Apartments Available Mar 2, 2026

112 Winthrop Rd

112 Winthrop RdBrookline, MA 02445
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270 Babcock St
$3,940
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,500
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$3,940
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 1, 2026

270 Babcock St

270 Babcock StBoston, MA 02215
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270 Babcock St
$4,050
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,610
Required Monthly Fees
$440

Total Monthly Price
$4,050
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 1, 2026

270 Babcock St

270 Babcock StBoston, MA 02215
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60 Brainerd Rd
$3,455
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Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,100
Required Monthly Fees
$355

Total Monthly Price
$3,455
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Mar 22, 2026

60 Brainerd Rd

60 Brainerd RdBoston, MA 02134
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60 Brainerd Rd
$3,455
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Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,100
Required Monthly Fees
$355

Total Monthly Price
$3,455
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 9, 2026

60 Brainerd Rd

60 Brainerd RdBoston, MA 02134
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Frequently Asked Questions about Watertown

What type of rentals are currently available in Watertown?

There are currently 4824 Apartments for Rent in Watertown, MA with pricing that ranges from $375 to $21,050. There are also 3742 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Watertown ranging from $725 to $38,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Watertown?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Watertown ranges from $725 to $38,000 with an average monthly rent of $7,626.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Watertown?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Watertown range from $950 to $12,500, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $850 to $12,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $725 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,550.

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